Well personally I think they should all be given computers with more or less full net access. There are some things that would have to be worked out so no crimes are committed through it's use, but I think it would serve many good purposes.

Such as keeping them in touch with the real world so that in the event they are let out they can still function in a society they are familiar with. It would also help keep them occupied and out of trouble, and if you spend enough time on it you can't help but learn from it. Even if it's just how to be social with people whose vocabulary includes more than just "Eat, Fuck, Kill."

Like I've said I've known many habitual criminals and I know from them what it's like being locked up. Hell I came pretty close myself a couple of times. Boredom is a hell of a thing. Had there been internet while I was growing up like there is today, maybe I would stayed out of trouble more often than not.

Maybe not for all of them, but it could be a perk for good behavior or something.

Prez wrote on Oct 16, 2012, 08:04: I got denied more privileges than they do on a daily basis in the military, and I didn't commit any crimes. I'm glad you bleeding hearts don't run the penal system or society would be even more fucked than it is now when you end up releasing everyone because you felt bad for them.

Oh I see, you're one of them. Nobody has to imagine what a penal system run by someone like you would be like, there are plenty of examples in the world. They are basically monster farms.

I don't really believe you though, I think you'd rather just execute them all. That seems to fit your profile better based on things you've said here.

What is that saying...? "Every person breaks at least 3 laws every day they are alive." Something like that... Easy to talk from the outside I suppose. On the inside I suspect you would find yourself having a brand new respect for religion. Either that or you become something less than human.(I have known a few in my time.) Sure, some do go in that way, but in the USA, you have people locked up for mere possession of WEED.(!) A fucking lot of them.

Since it's illegal to enforce justice yourselves, you take great joy in wishing "FPMITA" prison on those you may think deserve it. It's no wonder the whole innocent until proven guilty is nothing more than a memory for you now. You've wished it on yourselves. Pray(lol) you never experience it. It's your only hope short of massive bloodshed.

RailWizard wrote on Oct 15, 2012, 18:04:lol that was fast...Zero to Humor in negative minutes.

Next time it will be a ban.

heh go right ahead if you can't take a joke. Censoring non-PC is definitely the American way lately...

I just wonder if you even realize the reference, or if you are just buthurt because you thought I was making a slur of some type. (I have no idea what beliefs you may hold..)

In any case, I can definitely tell you guys have your own little world and anyone that doesn't hold your views isn't welcome. Sounds like tolerance to me.( ) So go ahead and ban me then fucking hypocrite.

Pretty damn cool! Was going to be a bummer if something happened to him.

Saw Argo today, and it was decent, even though I think they hollywooded up the story a bit. On my way out, I saw two young kids playing dig dug. Brought back a lot of memories (of me playing it) and it was cool to see a new generation interested it.

He came pretty close I think. He was spinning out of control at one point, then a bit later he said he felt like he was passing out. He also seemed to acting a bit weird during the pre-jump checks. Something was definitely going on.

RailWizard wrote on Oct 14, 2012, 01:05:I guess since EA can't be bothered to throw sales like Steam does

EA's games are on sale at huge discounts (75%+) frequently at third-party digital distributors like Amazon, Gamersgate, and Gamefly. However sales at Origin are typically 50% or 60% off, but are pretty frequent. Some are for the UK only and some are for US only, but I get emails about them regularly. You have to opt-in to EA's marketing to get them.

EA also gives away a free game or 60% off for surveys and for first-time Origin users like this one although I don't recall it ever being exploited like this.

I guess you missed the part "like Steam does"....you know, without all the extra bullshit. Fully naked and nothing to hide, here you go, take it or leave it.

gradbot wrote on Oct 11, 2012, 22:02:I suppose the same people have also boycotted steam?

I've been on steam since 2004, and I've recently started to boycot it. I've begun to advocate piracy again. Sorry, but I like to feel like I own my games 100%. I don't need to jump through hoops to play offline--because there really is no need for that, yet I'm forced to. I also don't need to be locked by an EULA that if I suddenly disagree with then I lose all my games. Ya, fuck you Valve. Never thought I'd see the day where I'd say "fuck you" to you guys, but there you go.

You've got all the answers neck bearded basement dweller, way to stick it to the man. Your priorities in life make sense.

Prez wrote on Oct 11, 2012, 20:31:I haven't tried the Squad Sight skill since the patch - I hope they fixed it because I really want to use it but haven't been able to.

It makes an obscene difference. Basically it worked in overwatch but not as an active turn. Now, it basically removes the range limitations entirely from your sniper. As long as he has LOS, he can shoot it.

I just finally finished my first terror mission thanks to him. I sat him up on a good vantage point and blew the living f*ck out of the chrysalids. Every turn he'd cap either someone on his turn or during overwatch. He racked up like 6 kills alone and is now my highest ranking officer.

..and here I thought there was no way that skill would work as advertised, so I skipped it. lol